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Fit Brains Trainer Version 2.0 has just been released! If you haven’t downloaded or updated your app, you should do it now as this version comes with great, new features! Click HERE to download the app now!

First thing you may notice is there is a completely brand new look & feel for the app; this version is completely optimized for iOS7. The app is now even more user-friendly, you will notice smoother manoeuvring with motions & swipes in games.

We have also optimized the scoring system with new scientific data, historical statistics, and calculation algorithms. Your Fit Brains Index scores will now be more accurate & detailed than ever as you track your brain performance progresses.

Finally, for now and the future, all of our existing & upcoming apps will be connected in one big system. You will be able to log-in to your Fit Brains account on any device and your scores will be connected on all apps. This means you will be able to use different apps and improve your overall scores across all the Fit Brains apps you have! But more on this later….stay tuned

We hope you have been seeing improvements in your brain performance with your Fit Brains Trainer app. Take a look at the column on the right for all our brain health apps for you to download & use! Happy brain training!

Download this app if you would like to test your cognitive abilities in different areas of the brain. After completing the test, you will receive a Cognitive Health Score with detailed feedback & suggestions on 7 brain skills:

Memory: Free Recall

Memory: Recognition

Problem Solving

Concentration

Reaction Time

Visuospatial

Memory: Delayed Recall

Use the recommendations this app provides to improve your brain health, and train your brain to be stronger with our original Fit Brains Trainer app. You can then re-take the assessment periodically to measure your improvements & compare your historical trends.

Thanksgiving may be full of feasts & festivities, but it is important to remember the true meaning of this holiday. Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, all about being thankful.

Thanksgiving is a day for everyone to reflect upon themselves and count their blessings. We worry about many things on a daily basis and let obstacles and small difficulties in life consume us. It is nice to have a day where we can slow down and acknowledge everything we have in life. Having gratitude not only shows appreciation, but will help us become happier, more satisfied, healthier, and overall better people.

Here are 10 quotes from influential individuals on giving thanks & being thankful, we hope these will inspire you to celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude!

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” – Meister Eckhart

“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect towards others.” – Dalai Lama

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” – Epicurus

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” – Alphonse Karr

“‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” – Alice Walker

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” – The Buddha

Another superfood for the brain is salmon. Salmon is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, which helps the brain function properly and keeps the immune system working.

The brain is mainly fat, and omega 3 fatty acids feed the brain and allow neurotransmitters to flow more smoothly. Eating salmon will therefore help combat poor memory, and increase positive feelings and thoughts by balancing out hormones.

Here is a creative, brain-healthy, and body-healthy recipe for Wild Alaska Salmon Kebabs. This recipe is also Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Conscious, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Wheat-Free! Pair the kebabs with some couscous, quinoa, or side salad and it’ll be a perfect meal!

Wild Alaska Salmon Kebabs

Serves: 4

What You Need:

1 pound wild salmon fillets, cut into chunks

1 zucchini, cut into chunks

1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks

1 large red onion, cut into chunks

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lime juice

Putting It All Together:

Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for about 10 minutes prior to grilling.

Place the salmon, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.

Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, and lime juice in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the salmon and vegetables, toss, and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill or broiler. Skewer the salmon and vegetables, reserving marinade, and grill or broil 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

While cooking, boil the marinade in a small saucepan for 5 minutes. Drizzle over skewers and serve.

Based on your answers from the assessment, the app is designed to provide personalized educational & informational suggestions to help you make step by step changes for a healthier brain & overall life.

After completing the test, you will receive a Brain Health Lifestyle Score with detailed summaries & suggestions on 5 health and lifestyle areas:

Physical Activity

Mental Stimulation

Socialization

Spirituality

Nutrition

You are encouraged to re-take the test periodically to see statistics on your improvements.

So what are you waiting for? Click HERE to download the app NOW to improve your life & make it the best it can be! After your 1st assessment, share your health & lifestyle goals with us in the comments below, on our Facebook, or Twitter!

Connecting with friends & family is one of the easiest ways to maintain a novel environment for our brains. Friends & family provide opportunities to communicate, interact, and share experiences. They also provide the necessary motivation to stay mentally active and involved.

Socializing and sustaining a social network can seem difficult or daunting, but keeping in touch can be as easy as picking up your phone! If you’re having trouble getting started, how about trying these 6 simple steps…

Your Game Plan for a Strong Social Network:

Open your address book – Search your brain, book, or phone for your list of contacts.